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The line—that one between being a parent and a friend—is often
blurred these days especially as kids age. For years, parents were
told that being an authoritative parent was the way to go, but with
emergence of different parenting styles like yes parenting,
attachment parenting, and free-range parenting, that line between
being a parent and a friend is becoming less and less clear. So, what
is the right answer? Should you be friends with your child?

29 Oct 2023 English South Africa Christianity · Kids & Family

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